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James Van Der Beek

James Van Der Beek

James Van Der Beek (March 8, 1977 – February 11, 2026) was an American actor best known for his role as Dawson Leary on the television series Dawson's Creek.

Born

Mar 08, 1977

Cheshire, Connecticut, USA

Died

Feb 11, 2026

Known For

Acting

Movies

39 acting

0 crew

Popularity

1.7

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Known For

Scary Movie

Scary Movie

2000

as Dawson Leary (uncredited)
Sidelined: The QB and Me

Sidelined: The QB and Me

2025

as Leroy Lahey
Downsizing

Downsizing

2017

as Anesthesiologist
Labor Day

Labor Day

2013

as Officer Treadwell
Varsity Blues

Varsity Blues

1999

as Jonathan 'Mox' Moxon
The Rules of Attraction

The Rules of Attraction

2002

as Sean Bateman
Texas Rangers

Texas Rangers

2001

as Lincoln Rogers Dunnison
Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back

Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back

2001

as James Van Der Beek (uncredited)
Stolen

Stolen

2009

as Diploma / Roggiani
Jay and Silent Bob Reboot

Jay and Silent Bob Reboot

2019

as Self
Scary Movie
Scary Movie
2000 • as Dawson Leary (uncredited)
★ 6.4
Sidelined: The QB and Me
Sidelined: The QB and Me
2025 • as Leroy Lahey
★ 6.2
Sidelined 2: Intercepted
Sidelined 2: Intercepted
2025 • as Leroy Lahey
★ 6.8
Downsizing
Downsizing
2017 • as Anesthesiologist
★ 5.4
Labor Day
Labor Day
2013 • as Officer Treadwell
★ 7.1
Varsity Blues
Varsity Blues
1999 • as Jonathan 'Mox' Moxon
★ 6.1
The Rules of Attraction
The Rules of Attraction
2002 • as Sean Bateman
★ 6.2
Texas Rangers
Texas Rangers
2001 • as Lincoln Rogers Dunnison
★ 6.0
The Plague
The Plague
2006 • as Tom Russell
★ 4.9
Angus
Angus
1995 • as Rick Sandford
★ 6.6
Bad Hair
Bad Hair
2021 • as Grant Madison
★ 5.7
Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back
Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back
2001 • as James Van Der Beek (uncredited)
★ 6.4
Final Draft
Final Draft
2007 • as Paul Twist
★ 3.5
The Gates
The Gates
2026 • as Jacob
★ 6.3
Stolen
Stolen
2009 • as Diploma / Roggiani
★ 5.9
Jay and Silent Bob Reboot
Jay and Silent Bob Reboot
2019 • as Self
★ 5.7
Standing Still
Standing Still
2005 • as Simon
★ 5.5
The Paley Center Salutes Law & Order: SVU
The Paley Center Salutes Law & Order: SVU
2020 • as Self
★ 9.7
The Big Bang
The Big Bang
2011 • as Adam Nova
★ 5.3
Formosa Betrayed
Formosa Betrayed
2010 • as Jake Kelly
★ 6.0
Robot Chicken: Star Wars
Robot Chicken: Star Wars
2007 • as Bush's Aide (voice) (archive sound)
★ 7.3
Salem Falls
Salem Falls
2011 • as Jack St. Bride
★ 5.3
Mrs. Miracle
Mrs. Miracle
2009 • as Seth Webster
★ 6.0
Harvest
Harvest
1999 • as James Peterson
★ 4.3
Eye of the Beast
Eye of the Beast
2007 • as Dan Leland
★ 5.0
Oh, What a Lovely Tea Party
Oh, What a Lovely Tea Party
2004 • as Self
★ 6.4
I Love You, I Love You Not
I Love You, I Love You Not
1996 • as Tony
★ 5.2
Danny Roane: First Time Director
Danny Roane: First Time Director
2006 • as Self
★ 4.6
DILF Khakis
DILF Khakis
2011 • as Self
★ 6.0
The Real Full Monty
The Real Full Monty
2024 • as Self
★ 5.5
Backwards
Backwards
2012 • as Geoff
★ 5.7
Taken in Broad Daylight
Taken in Broad Daylight
2009 • as Tony Zappa
★ 5.2
Dawson's Creek - The Series Finale (Extended Cut)
Dawson's Creek - The Series Finale (Extended Cut)
2003 • as Dawson Leery
★ 6.0
Inspired by Bret Easton Ellis
Inspired by Bret Easton Ellis
2010 • as Sean Bateman
★ 7.0
All-Time Favorite NFL Players Named by Celebrities, Players, and Coaches
All-Time Favorite NFL Players Named by Celebrities, Players, and Coaches
2020 • as Self
★ 2.0
Asshole for Hire
Asshole for Hire
2011 • as Self
★ 6.0
movie
The Magic Bracelet
2013 • as Joe
★ 5.0
Vandermemes
Vandermemes
2011 • as Self
★ 6.0
Van Der Week: Behind the Scenes
Van Der Week: Behind the Scenes
2011 • as Self
★ 6.0